Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Coronation Ball

The Coronation Ball has historically evolved from a beauty pageant to a youth advocacy program for young women in Welland. Court members can connect with community partners in a year-long program comprised of civic duty, fundraising, community service and event planning.

We look for young women age 16-21 who are interested in giving back to their community by attending all festival and city events, as well as events in the Niagara Region. Representing the city throughout a year reign.

Every year the girls have a blast and take so much away from the competition crown or no crown.

Interested in competing to become a Rose Festival Queen contestant? Download the application here: Application

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Come out and shake your coconuts at our Lobsterfest Luau!

Rose Festival is hosting a fun filled night of eating and dancing on the Welland Canal at the Flatwater Centre. Don’t forget your grass skirt, leis, and that Hawaiian shirt hidden in the back of your closet!

Menu includes:

Pig on a spit

1 ¼ to 1 ½ lbs. Lobster

Salads

Dessert

Coffee/Tea

The event features a cash bar, cocktails begin at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing starts at 8 p.m. There will be Carribbean style music and an Elimination Draw - one lucky person can win $1000

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Welland Rose Festival Baby Show

The Welland Rose Festival's Baby Show has been crowning the City's "Rose Buds" since 1965!

Each year, Wellanders look forward to bringing out their little Princes and Princesses to be judged on their personalities, interaction with the judges, and general cuteness among other traits.

Members of the Community are Carefully Selected to act as judges at this important event, and the Rose Bud King and Queen have the honor of representing all of Welland's 6-24 month olds in the Grande Rose Parade held in the weeks following the competition.

Choosing just one little boy or girl among the 100 or so entries is an extremely difficult task.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Clues to the location of R.B.'s hidden treasure.come out on Thursday and treasure has in the past been found that weekend. 3 weeks of clues, 3 treasures to be found. Knowing history of Welland will help with the clues.

Partnering with the North Business Area and Downtown BIA all businesses are invited to decorate their windows with the Rose Festival theme "Best of the Rose Fest" and City of Welland Roses. Decorating starts June 1st. Judging is from June 17 to June 21. One winner will be announced at the Downtown Extravaganza in the Park at Merritt Park on King St. on Saturday June 22 at 3 pm on the Amphitheater stage

Downtown Extravaganza

The Welland Rose Festival would like to cordially invite you to join us at Merritt Park and enjoy the variety of amenities available for you, your family & friends to enjoy.

The Downtown Extravaganza in the Park is a fun-filled, action packed day presented to you FREE of Charge in beautiful downtown Welland at Merritt Park on King Street

Come on down & let us entertain you because we’ve got what it takes to tickle your fancy on Saturday June 22 & Sunday June 23. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, if you want to be serious or humoured, educated or amused, this event has it all, and it’s all FREE!

When you walk into the park you will be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells that will remind you of the days when your family could enjoy some good old-fashioned fun and it’s FREE!

Get your face painted, watch your children play some games, create a piece of artwork, rock to the music, enjoy delicious food from our Food Truck vendors, ride a pony, meet the 2019 Rose Queen and her court, or just sit in the shade and watch the people.

Featuring:

Food Trucks

Children’s Art area with the Welland Historical Museum

Craft Vendors

Community Booths – See what’s happening in Welland and how you can help

Live Entertainment on the Amphitheatre Stage throughout both days for Adults and Children

Free giveaways

Pony Rides provided by Pony Paradise

Children’s Games hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

The 10th & 20th Welland Scouting groups will be there with their Kub Kars race track & a booth to give out information on joining the Scouts Canada organization.

Finish off Saturday night with the music of Old Plank Road then stay in your seat as Kerr Boom lights off a cascade of fireworks from a barge on the Welland Canal.

Take a break from the activities in Merritt Park on Sunday June 23rd to watch the 58th Annual Rose Festival Grande Parade pass you by on King Street as it heads down to East Main Street.

Sunday ends off the 58th Rose Festival with a performance by The Associates on the amphitheater stage.

If leisure is your thing, just relax in our Adult Beverage Garden or grab a seat at the Amphitheatre Stage and listen to the live music and visit with your friends because all of them will be here, so why not you?

Adult Beverage Garden co-hosted by Handle Bar Hank’s

Though we all love our animals the Welland Rose Festival respectfully requests that they not accompany you at this event.

Downtown Extravaganza

The Welland Rose Festival would like to cordially invite you to join us at Merritt Park and enjoy the variety of amenities available for you, your family & friends to enjoy.

The Downtown Extravaganza in the Park is a fun-filled, action packed day presented to you FREE of Charge in beautiful downtown Welland at Merritt Park on King Street

Come on down & let us entertain you because we’ve got what it takes to tickle your fancy on Saturday June 22 & Sunday June 23. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, if you want to be serious or humoured, educated or amused, this event has it all, and it’s all FREE!

When you walk into the park you will be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells that will remind you of the days when your family could enjoy some good old-fashioned fun and it’s FREE!

Get your face painted, watch your children play some games, create a piece of artwork, rock to the music, enjoy delicious food from our Food Truck vendors, ride a pony, meet the 2019 Rose Queen and her court, or just sit in the shade and watch the people.

Featuring:

Food Trucks

Children’s Art area with the Welland Historical Museum

Craft Vendors

Community Booths – See what’s happening in Welland and how you can help

Live Entertainment on the Amphitheatre Stage throughout both days for Adults and Children

Free giveaways

Pony Rides provided by Pony Paradise

Children’s Games hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

The 10th & 20th Welland Scouting groups will be there with their Kub Kars race track & a booth to give out information on joining the Scouts Canada organization.

Finish off Saturday night with the music of Old Plank Road then stay in your seat as Kerr Boom lights off a cascade of fireworks from a barge on the Welland Canal.

Take a break from the activities in Merritt Park on Sunday June 23rd to watch the 58th Annual Rose Festival Grande Parade pass you by on King Street as it heads down to East Main Street.

Sunday ends off the 58th Rose Festival with a performance by The Associates on the amphitheater stage.

If leisure is your thing, just relax in our Adult Beverage Garden or grab a seat at the Amphitheatre Stage and listen to the live music and visit with your friends because all of them will be here, so why not you?

Adult Beverage Garden co-hosted by Handle Bar Hank’s

Though we all love our animals the Welland Rose Festival respectfully requests that they not accompany you at this event.